With the Beijing Olympics officially underway following a spectacular opening ceremony it’s down to business for our Australian athletes.

The highlight of today’s action should be the final of the men’s cycling road race.

Former AIS scholarship holders Cadel Evans, Simon Gerrans, Matthew Lloyd, Stuart O’Grady and Michael Rogers will all be looking to get amongst the medals.

Did you know?

Australia is one of only two nations to have competed in every modern Summer Olympic Games

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